Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Margaret Arlene "Peggy" Houston

Female 1928 - 2016  (87 years)


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  • Name Margaret Arlene "Peggy" Houston 
    Born 13 Apr 1928  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Margaret Arlene "Peggy" Shantz 
    Name Peggy Houston 
    Residence 1974  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-165787 
    Died 22 Mar 2016  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I165787  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Charles Frank "Carl" Houston,   b. 4 Apr 1897, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Aug 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 34 years) 
    Mother Violet Ruth Schwartz,   b. 12 Sep 1900, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Nov 1974, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 20 May 1924  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F26021  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Maurice James "Moe" Shantz,   b. 1 Jun 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Aug 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 18 Jul 1953 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F47430  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • SHANTZ, Margaret Arlene "Peggy" (nee Houston) April 13, 1928 - March 22, 2016 Peggy died peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Sunnyside Home in Kitchener, at the age of 87, just a few weeks shy of her birthday. Predeceased by her husband Maurice (Moe) Shantz and brother Jack Houston. She is survived by son Jim and his wife Heather, daughter Cathy McConnell and grandchildren Michael and Leah Sonnenberg. After completing high school at KCI, Peggy graduated from Normal School (Teacher's College) in Stratford, ON. She began her teaching career in a one-room school house on Fountain Street near Breslau. She later taught at Humewood School in Toronto. She then worked as a Supply Teacher in Kitchener from 1961 to 1970. After her teaching career, Peggy delivered Meals on Wheels for 25 years, as well as driving for Care Ring and helping out in the Gift Shop at Freeport Hospital. Peggy was a longtime member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. She was co-founder of the Thrift Shop, choir member, church secretary for a number of years, and served a term as President of the Women's Association. Friends and family will remember her for her kindness and great sense of humour. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the compassion and care provided by the staff at Buttonworks Wing, Sunnyside Home, over the past five months. In addition, thanks to the staff at Emmanuel Village for their help and thoughtfulness during Peggy's time in their care. Peggy's family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467, from 2: 30-3: 15 p.m., followed by a memorial service to celebrate her life at 3: 30 p.m. Donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Peggy's memorial.

      Waterloo Region Record: Mar 24, 2016

  • Sources 
    1. [S2384] EzraEby.com, Margaret Arlene "Peggy" Houston b. 13 Apr 1928 d. 22 Mar 2016. (2020). Retrieved 6 July 2020, from https://ezraeby.com/getperson.php?personID=I207444&tree=mennonite.

    2. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), Obituary of Mrs. Fred (Violet) Anderson - 20 Nov 1974 pg 20.

    3. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 020289-24.
      Charles Frank Houston, 26, occ. Agent, b. Stratford, res. 46 Margaret Ave. Kitchener, son of D.W. Houston (b. Ontario) & Mary Thompson married Violet Ruth Swartz, 23, occ. Stenographer, b. Conestogo, res. 86 Weber St. E. Kitchener, daughter of B. Swartz (b. Ontario) & Eliza Lederman, Witn: Florence Mclean & Ralph Brock both of Kitchener, 20 May 1924 in Kitchener

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